August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day, a time to honor our older generations’ contributions and reflect on the importance of supporting them in our communities. As we recognize the day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the wisdom, resilience, and life experiences that seniors bring to our lives. Let…
Seniors
EAC Network is a not-for-profit social service agency. Among the many ways, we aid our communities is our focus on nutrition and services for seniors. They require and deserve extra assistance, and we have many programs specifically focused on them and their ever-changing needs. From ensuring meals are provided to…
Since 1986, In-Home Respite Services has been providing compassionate, reliable companionship to Nassau County seniors. Our trained and screened companions allow local families to take care of personal needs without worrying about the safety of their loved ones. In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, join us in celebrating the selfless work of our In-Home Respite Services companions.
Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has put many older adults in our community in a serious bind. Suddenly, more Nassau County seniors needed access to nutritious food. EAC Network’s Meals on Wheels program stepped in to provide that desperately needed lifeline, thanks to our network of generous donors and supporters.
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy for any of us. But for marginalized Nassau County senior citizens, it has been a particularly challenging time. Our local seniors have had to deal with increased isolation and decreased access to food. To confront this pervasive problem, EAC Network’s Meals on Wheels in Nassau County has been on the frontlines making daily deliveries of food and hope to home-bound seniors.
Since the onset of the pandemic, EAC Network, the largest provider of Meals On Wheels in Nassau County – delivering to 45 towns across the county, was thrust onto the frontlines to help address an increased demand for life sustaining food from COVID-19 impacted seniors. Our boots-on-the-ground effort has been a…
“Am I My Brother’s and Sister’s Helper? Yes I am.” These are the words of EAC Network’s In-Home Respite companion Laura Wiggins who we recognize for her many contributions. This month, Laura is celebrating her 24th year of working here. Yes- 24 years serving as a companion to older adult…
Meet Julia Lin: A young leader committed to fighting hunger and food insecurity for our elderly community members
EAC Network remains steadfastly committed to providing essential services and programs to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. With the support of our generous donors, like the Bank of America, we continue to provide Meals on Wheels and other vital services and programs to vulnerable senior citizens…
Our In-Home Respite Services program was very fortunate to have had six caring and competent individuals attend our most recent New Companion Orientation, which allows them to join our team of wonderful companions who give family caregivers of the elderly much needed time off!